Introduction to the Health Information Technology Associate in Science Degree (AS) Program

The two-year degree provides a student with the technical skills necessary to prepare, analyze, and maintain health information required by the patient, health facility and public. The Associate Degree, Health Information Management Program at Pensacola State College is accredited by the Commission On Accreditation For Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM; www.CAHIIM.org). Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the national qualifying examination offered through AHIMA for certification as Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

The Associate in Science in Health Information Technology includes the following college credit certificate:

Students in this program are encouraged to apply to graduate with the certificate as the requirements are satisfied.

The interested student should contact the Allied Health department for assistance in planning the program of study.

Health Information Management Program Effectiveness Outcomes

Year

Graduates

National Certification Examination Pass Rate on First Attempt

Level of Employment Six Months Post Graduation

2016-2017

3

75%

100%

Employment Trends

For more information regarding first-year earnings for degree completers and student debt accumulation download or view the Economic Security Report of Employment and Earning Outcomes Click Here, published by the Department of Economic Opportunity.

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